Computer

Saint Gregory the Great School's computer lab houses 30 computers, which are frequently updated, to keep current with ever-changing technology. Computer class aligns to both the NYS ISTE standards as well as the Diocesan Technology Standards and creates a dynamic learning environment linking our schools, families and community. Technology provides students with critical thinking skills to develop confidence and success. Smartboards and Boxlight Interactive Displays are also used in classrooms.

Lesson plans are developed to give students the following skills:

• Decision making, communication and digital collaboration

• Online safety

• Research strategies while learning about online source credibility

• Basic operations and concepts of the computer

• File management

• Keyboarding

• Problem solving and computational thinking

• Word Processing

• Spreadsheets and databases

• Networking

• Computer Science (programming)

• Multimedia and presentation tools